Sherman Lewis - #7 - DB - Michigan State - Profile

Was big asset in early going last year ... suffered torn knee ligaments returning kickoff vs. San Diego in fifth game ... lost for season follow- ing operation ... worked hard during off-season and has fully recovered ... led club in punt re- turns with 7 for 76 yards, 10.9 avg .... longest return punt was 40 yards ... had 24.2 kickoff return avg. with longest run of 45 yards ... can also help at free safety or corner ... quick and can leap ... one of the smallest men in pro ball ... was all-America as a senior ... came to Jets after playing two years in Canada ... as a sen- ior had five runs over 80 yards, four for TDs ... named Michigan State's scholar-athlete award winner ... won Big Ten 300-yard dash title and two broad jump crowns ... insurance salesman in off-season Family: wife, Anita; son, Sherman Paul, Jr Hometown: Louisville, Ky.

From 1967 Jets yearbook.